Lazio – Napoli : a showdown to kick off 2026 
Sunday at noon, the Stadio Olimpico hosts a match dripping with caution. Lazio and Napoli start 2026 head-to-head. Different momentum, same aim: stay close to the European spots and the top of Serie A.
Lazio: solid at the back, but still too many draws 
Lazio haven’t lost in weeks, but that doesn’t mean everything’s fine. The Biancocelesti finished 2025 with a string of frustrating draws, even against sides that should’ve been easier like Udinese or Cremonese. The dominant feeling? Missed chances.
Sarri’s managed to give the team a clear identity. The block is organised, disciplined and hard to shift at home. At the Olimpico, Lazio concede little, and Ivan Provedel has often been the reason they hang on to tight results.
The flip side is a sometimes blunt attack, especially against top-table teams. Versus the big boys, Lazio struggle to make the difference, which helps explain the gap to the top spots.
Napoli: confidence back, must prove it away 
Napoli arrive in Rome full of confidence. Three wins in a row to finish the year, including a controlled victory over Cremonese, have rebooted the side after a tricky patch. Conte’s men look like they’ve found discipline and a bit of bite again.
The reigning champions are still vulnerable away from home. Their away stats are worrying — already several defeats this season, far more than in past campaigns. Conte knows that’s a problem he needs to fix fast.
Offensively, Napoli don’t always need tons of chances. When they lead, they manage the tempo and shut things down. That game management could be crucial in a tight Sunday clash.
Probable line-ups
Lazio : Provedel, Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Guendouzi, Cataldi, Basic, Isaksen, Noslin, Zaccagni
Napoli : Milinkovic-Savic, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola, Neres, Elmas, Hojlund
What to watch
- Lazio are tough to break down at the Olimpico.
- Napoli arrive on a run of clean-sheet wins.
- Sarri vs Conte matches are often tight and cagey.
- A game where the first goal could decide everything.
Football Tip Lazio vs Napoli
Under 2.5 goals
Both teams should approach this cautiously. Lazio bank on solidity; Napoli on tempo control. In that context it’s hard to imagine a wide-open match. Little space. Few risks. Probably a tight score after 90 minutes.
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